The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1887-02-09
4. xCrEN or THE EAR.
/ S,iGtnilrance Beyond tho Nero
bcc2istration OF Sounu---Cbur-
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The generally accepted theory that q
largo ear denotes generosity and a
small ear tho reverse is Il shallow con-
cluslon based upon the most superficial
observation. The conGguratlon and
position of near mean much more than
its sizo. Large ears rather more often
than small mes are u%nelaborate, pre-
scnting no we'll defined elevations and
deprossioDs, which smooth surface indi-
Gates both y want Of perception and
delicate understanding. This Same
smooth surface, whether the car be
largo or small, usually indicates the
very refinement Of selflshness. It is
true that among the larg , smooth
eaIod people are found the doors of
good; but observation will. us a rule,
disclose the fact that such action has
its source in disqualification, and not
in m unseltlsh Willingness to endure
fo, the good Of others.
m car which is rather long, has q
less Dluntly defined elevation, is thick,
highly tinted, soft-lobed, set well for
ward on the head, and is Indeed what
the casual observer would call Il hand
solno car, indicates that its posscssot
ne.ongs to that by no meal small
class who look out for tho interests OF
all save those who nave real claims
upon them. They govern, il at all, by
y .mesmcric power, and never for II Q
good or the governed. They arc likely
to DO %grasping, and also strangers 10
the grace Of gratitude. Incapable or
lasting regard, they are also incapable
os inspiring il.
n thin car indicates keen suscepti-
bilily, both as to sound and mental
and physical impressions. When such
an ear projects out from tho head 1T
indicates, narrow alertness, q quick
perception, not Of things iii their ell
tirety but only III a line straight on. a
thin car lying closer to tho head lndi-
Gates breadth as we'll rs susceptibility.
a small, soft ear, with no decided
lines, a triangular-shapcd yielding lobe,
and u fat rim only partially developed
is u hystcrical car, and belongs to those
whose emotions predominant. They
love intensely, but 0 long, and hate
III Tho same way. They are OF the
shallow, extreme type, with whom
nothing cndures.
An ear long from its upper margin
60 The lower edge Of tho lobe, and
rather narrow, with very decided de-
prcssionS and elevations, will register
sound with accuracy and be able To
distinguish all tho small inequalities
not only Of music but other things,
Satll an ear indicates dellcacy Of per
cei'tl0n, but invariably belongs to one
GtIr.ti rather to methods than re-
g. ~. On the other hand, an ear
NJ. rIis broad rather than long, with
th3 same indcntations and elevations,
Mould Indicate ability TO comprehend
things III their entirety and appreciate
motive and spirit rather than minutlW.
An ear, the cartilage Of which is soft
ana elastic, easily puncturcd and torn,
indicates a weak physical, mental, and
moral nature; while al a Of strong
cartilage with perfect, clear cut lines
belongs to q character strongly defined
throughout. This fact is recognized
by tho Sioux Indian tribes, with whose
customs l wa familiar us u child. 1t
was quite q general practice among them
10 puncture the a all around tho
outer edge for the insertion Of different
objects. When the al wa found soft
80 that the bits Of lead, rare stones,
etc, which were inserted as orna-
mants, tore out, the possessOr was re-
garded, If a young squaw, as Il meier.
do-woel, unlikely to be enduringly
obedicnt, and SO mako that lifelong
drudge, q good Indian wife; and IL a
brave, as Il on whom his tribe could
not count, either on the hunt, in coun-
Gil, OF in war.
Tho ear which denotes q creative
temperament has numerous and clearly
defined indentations, and is never fully
developed and perfect in its shape. An
ear which is highest IN It's indications
and really the most beautiful IS one
lying close to the head, neither too
narrow nor ovcrbroad, gracefully
rounded, with clear, perfect curves,
strcng lines, and nrm, dellcatcly-tlnted
cartilage.
Tho conformation OF tho human car
8 50 infinitely varied, that 1t is quite
impossible to lay down hard-and-f fast
rules by which to read its different
Specifications, but with the outline
given a little patient observation Of
peOp.o whose striking characteristics
arc well known 10 tho observer will, /
venture to say, convince the person
takjng such c%ogniZance that tho human
ear has q si%gnllication beyond the mere
registering Of sound.
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